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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 233.55, 350.04 and 117.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 233.55, 350.04 and 117.96 is: 176.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    233.55 : 350.04 = 117.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    233.55/350.04 = 117.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    233.55x = 350.04 × 117.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    233.55x = 41,290.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,290.72/233.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.80

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